Agenda

Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests in any business identified to be considered at this meeting.

To receive the minutes of the Standards Committee meeting held on 16 June 2023 (copy enclosed).

To consider a report by the Trainee Solicitor (copy enclosed) on the published “Our Findings” page on the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales website.

To note the attendance by members of the Standards Committee at County, Town and Community Council and to receive their reports.

To consider any dispensation requests received from Town/City/Community Councils or at county level.

To receive a verbal update regarding the National Standards Forum.

To receive a verbal update on Group Leaders Duty and next steps and Statutory and Non Statutory Guidance for Principal Councils in Wales.

To receive update on the Corporate Joint Committee (Standards Committee representatives).

To receive a verbal update on the Chair’s Training Event.

To consider the Standards Committee Forward Work Programme (copy attached).

The next meeting of the Standards Committee is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. on 8 December 2023 via zoom and in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Ruthin.

It is recommended in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, that the Press and Public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item(s) of business because it is likely that exempt information as defined in paragraphs 12 and 13 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Act would be disclosed.